Joy English · Level B2 · Healthjoy-english.com
Preparing for a scan
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Understand detailed instructions for a medical procedure.
Listen to each sentence and write what you hear.
Audio and answer checking: https://joy-english.com/listening-lessons/preparing-for-a-scan
Words to know
- magnet
- A piece of metal that pulls iron towards it.
- detailed
- Showing many small parts clearly.
- anxious
- Worried and nervous.
Answer key
- The scan uses strong magnets to create detailed images of your body.The stress in “detailed” can be on “de” or “tailed”.
- Please remove any metal objects, such as watches and earrings.“Earrings” is one word.
- You will need to lie very still for around half an hour.“Lie very still” means do not move at all.
- The machine is noisy, so we will give you headphones.“Headphones” is one word.
- Let us know straight away if you feel anxious or uncomfortable.“Straight away” means immediately; “straightaway” is also accepted.